differentiate 3x^5
Let's perform the differentiation: ddx(3x5)
ⓘ A constant factor stays in front of the derivative, (k*u)' = k*u': ddx(3x5) = 3·ddx(x5)■The derivative of x^n is n*x^(n-1): ddx(x5) = 5x4
3·5x4
ⅰ 3·5 = 15
▶Derivative:   15x4